El Paso Children's Hospital Foundation

What El Paso Children's Hospital Foundation does

El Paso Children's Hospital Foundation is a nonprofit charitable foundation established in 2012 to provide funding, direct services, and fiscal management for pediatric healthcare programs in the Paso del Norte region of Texas. The foundation operates under the El Paso County Hospital District, a public hospital district, and serves as the sole Children's Miracle Network Hospitals affiliate in El Paso. It channels 100% of locally raised donations to El Paso Children's Hospital, a 122-bed pediatric facility. Revenue is generated through six primary streams: individual donations (online portal, birthday, tribute, grateful family), corporate giving and sponsorships, Children's Miracle Network campaigns (Miracle Jeans Day, Extra Life, Radiothon, Miracle Balloon, Direct Mail), a co-branded Raiz Spirit Card debit card with Raiz Federal Credit Union (donating $0.05 per transaction), grant funding from government and private foundations, and endowment/planned giving programs.

The foundation's go-to-market is community-led and event-driven, leveraging signature galas (The Greatest Show: Hope Under the Big Top), corporate cause-marketing campaigns with national retailers (Walmart, Panda Express, Costco), media partnerships (Ké Buena 97.5 FM, Mix 92.7 FM, KAMA 750 AM), and a large volunteer corps of 2,338 registered individuals logging 10,346+ hours since 2016. A 30-member Board of Directors representing both El Paso Children's Hospital Foundation and University Medical Center Foundation of El Paso provides governance, and approximately 14 staff members execute programs including the Volunteer Congress grant program, Child Life Specialists, the El Paso Health Car Seat Safety Program, the Empower diabetes prevention program, Healing Arts, Project C.A.R.E. (Community Access to Rehabilitation Equipment), and the cross-border Borderless Giving Program serving families in Ciudad Juárez, Mexico. Core technology is limited to a standard online donation portal with no proprietary platform or AI capabilities disclosed.

Name

El Paso Children's Hospital Foundation

Legal name

El Paso Children's Hospital Foundation

Website

https://elpasochildrensfoundation.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2012

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

El Paso Children's Hospital Foundation is a nonprofit foundation established in 2012 that raises funds and provides direct services for El Paso Children's Hospital, the only Children's Miracle Network affiliate in the Paso del Norte region.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Pediatric Healthcare Philanthropy

NAICS

Voluntary Health Organizations (813212), Child and Youth Services (62411), Other Individual and Family Services (624190), Grantmaking and Giving Services (81321)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Health Services (8000), Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

Maternal, Child & Family Health Organizations (BPAGACAF)

akta.pro secondary industry

Family & Parenting Support Services (BPAGAEAC)

Keywords

• Pediatric healthcare fundraising
• Children's hospital philanthropy
• Nonprofit foundation services
• Corporate giving programs
• Community healthcare support

Headquarters

HQ city

El Paso

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Individual Donations: Direct donations from community members through online portal, mail, and in-person giving. Includes birthday donations, tribute gifts, and grateful family donations.
2. Corporate Giving & Sponsorships: Corporate partners contribute through sponsorships, event support, and ongoing giving programs. Includes naming rights and major corporate gifts.
3. Children's Miracle Network Programs: Funds raised through CMN campaigns including Miracle Jeans Day, Extra Life gaming marathons, Miracle Balloon Campaign, Radiothon, and Direct Mail programs. All funds stay local.
4. Raiz Spirit Card: Debit card partnership with Raiz Federal Credit Union where $0.05 is donated per non-PIN transaction. Card launched October 2022 with $10,000 donation announced in November 2023.
5. Grant Funding: Technical assistance and grant applications developed to support El Paso Children's Hospital service lines. Includes government agency grants, private foundation funding, and program-specific grants.
6. Endowment & Planned Giving: Long-term sustainable giving through endowment funds and planned giving options for major donors.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

El Paso Children's Hospital Foundation is a nonprofit charitable foundation that solicits, manages, and distributes donations to fund pediatric healthcare, equipment, research, and family support programs at El Paso Children's Hospital. It operates the local Children's Miracle Network Hospitals affiliate and runs year-round fundraising campaigns (Radiothon, Extra Life, Miracle Balloon, Direct Mail), corporate giving programs, volunteer-led community programs (Car Seat Safety, Child Life Specialists, Healing Arts, Empower), and provides a co-branded Raiz Spirit Card that generates micro-donations from everyday debit card transactions.

Product overview

El Paso Children's Hospital Foundation operates as a charitable healthcare foundation offering a portfolio of fundraising programs and community support services. The core program is the Children's Miracle Network partnership, which funds life-saving treatments, equipment, and family support at El Paso Children's Hospital. Additional programs include volunteer services, child safety initiatives (car seat program), patient support (Child Life Specialists, My Special Aflac Duck), health education (Empower diabetes program), and various fundraising campaigns (Direct Mail, Extra Life, Radiothon, Miracle Balloon Campaign). The foundation also offers a co-branded Raiz Spirit Card for ongoing micro-donations through everyday purchases. The programs work together to provide comprehensive support for pediatric healthcare in the El Paso region.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Children's Miracle Network (CMN): A global nonprofit organization supporting 170 children's hospitals across the U.S. and Canada, partnering with El Paso Children's Hospital Foundation to fund life-saving treatments, equipment, and family support services.

Products and services

• Children's Miracle Network (CMN) Program Local Children's Miracle Network Hospitals affiliate program that channels CMN fundraising campaigns (Miracle Jeans Day, Extra Life, Miracle Balloon, Radiothon, Direct Mail) to fund critical life-saving treatments, specialized programs, state-of-the-art equipment, and family support services at El Paso Children's Hospital. All donations made locally stay local.
• Direct Mail Campaign Fundraising program that sends personalized letters and postcards sharing inspiring patient stories and inviting the community to donate to El Paso Children's Hospital.
• Extra Life Program Fundraising program under Children's Miracle Network Hospitals that empowers gamers, streamers, and local businesses to raise funds for pediatric healthcare through gaming marathons and events.
• Miracle Balloon Campaign Fundraising campaign where every $1 donation funds critical care, specialized equipment, and life-saving services at El Paso Children's Hospital.
• Miracle Child Program Annual program that selects a young patient with an extraordinary medical journey to represent the hospital and share their story of hope and healing to support fundraising and awareness.
• My Special Aflac Duck Patient support program providing an interactive, comforting companion to children undergoing cancer or blood disorder treatments to help reduce anxiety and foster emotional support.
• Radiothon Annual fundraising event where local radio stations share inspiring stories of young patients and their families, inviting the community to contribute to critical hospital needs.
• Raiz Spirit Card Co-branded debit card offered by Raiz Federal Credit Union that donates $0.05 per non-PIN transaction to Children's Miracle Network Hospital, supporting pediatric care in El Paso. Includes free Bill Pay, Online Banking, and access to 50,000+ surcharge-free ATMs.
• Project C.A.R.E. (Community Access to Rehabilitation Equipment) Community program providing durable medical equipment to families in need to support children's rehabilitation and healthcare at home.
• El Paso Health Car Seat Safety Program Monthly free events where certified technicians evaluate car seats, provide proper installation instruction, and distribute car seats to families in need. Includes a Special Needs Car Seat Loaner Program for children with casts or braces. Has served 3,197 families with safety information, evaluated 5,736 children, and provided 5,210 car seats.
• Volunteer Corps Volunteer program supporting the Foundation's mission through assistance with donation drives, event preparation, community outreach, and the biennial Volunteer Congress that awards $5,000-$10,000 grants to hospital departments. Over 2,338 volunteers and 10,346 hours since 2016.
• Child Life Specialist Program Patient support program providing emotional, developmental, and social support to children and families during hospitalization through therapeutic play, medical preparation, and family interventions.
• Empower Program Diabetes prevention program helping children and teens reduce their risk of prediabetes and type 2 diabetes through personalized health plans, family support, and hands-on cooking classes at the El Paso Health Teaching Kitchen.

Quantifiable outcome

• $16.5M+ raised over 5 years for local pediatric healthcare
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

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Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core, flagship and minor.

• El Paso CountycoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 6 July 2026Recognized at Commissioners Court for participation in Miracle Jeans Day campaign, raising critical funds for local children's hospital through employee workplace giving.
• Labinoti Law FirmcoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 12 April 2026Title Sponsor for The Greatest Show: Hope Under the Big Top gala. Incredible support helped bring the extraordinary evening to life, playing vital role in furthering foundation mission.
• Peter Piper PizzacoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 31 March 2026Restaurant partner conducting annual Heart-Shaped Pizza campaign in February. Donated $8,985 in 2026 through February campaign with $1 per pizza sold going to Children's Miracle Network. Campaign showed year-over-year increase.
• Raiz Federal Credit UnioncoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 October 2022Financial institution offering El Paso Children's Hospital Debit Card. Donates $0.05 per non-PIN transaction. Announced $10,000 donation in November 2023. Provides free Bill Pay, Online Banking, and access to 50,000+ surcharge-free ATMs.
• Children's Miracle Network HospitalsflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerGlobal nonprofit founded in 1983 supporting 170 children's hospitals. El Paso Children's Hospital is the ONLY CMN affiliated hospital in El Paso. All donations made locally benefit El Paso Children's Hospital to fund treatments, research, and financial assistance for families.
• Walmart SupercentercoreGTM or Marketing PartnerLeading CMN corporate partner, contributing $189,128.72 in 2025 through various fundraising campaigns and store-level donations.
• Panda ExpresscoreGTM or Marketing PartnerMajor CMN corporate partner, contributing $137,846.21 in 2025 through fundraising campaigns at restaurant locations.
• CostcocoreGTM or Marketing PartnerCMN corporate partner contributing $66,355.50 in 2025 through warehouse-level fundraising campaigns.
• El Paso HealthcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHealth plan sponsor of El Paso Health Car Seat Safety Program. Program holds monthly free car seat safety events with certified technicians evaluating seats and providing free car seats when needed.
• Ké Buena 97.5 FM, Mix 92.7 FM, KAMA 750 AMcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerMedia partners raising $42,296.11 in 2025 and helping amplify CMN mission across the El Paso region through Radiothon and ongoing coverage.
• El Paso Border RunminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCommunity-driven fundraising event making meaningful one-day impact of $17,155 for children's hospital.

Scale indicators17 records

Recent moves3 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Riley Children's Foundation: Foundation supporting Riley Hospital for Children at IU Health, a major CMN-affiliated pediatric hospital. Comparable as a statewide/regional CMN hospital foundation with similar endowment, major-gift, and CMN corporate partner programming.
• Texas Children's Hospital Foundation: Houston-based fundraising foundation supporting Texas Children's Hospital, a CMN-affiliated pediatric hospital. Direct peer: same CMN network, same dedicated children's hospital fundraising model, same major-gift and corporate-partner playbook, but at materially larger scale.
• Phoenix Children's Hospital Foundation: Foundation supporting Phoenix Children's Hospital, a CMN-affiliated pediatric hospital. Comparable as a Sun Belt CMN-affiliated children's hospital foundation with similar corporate cause-marketing sponsors and gala/event-led fundraising model.
• Children's Health Foundation of Dayton (Dayton Children's): Foundation supporting Dayton Children's Hospital, a CMN-affiliated pediatric hospital. Closely comparable peer given similar size, regional scope, CMN affiliation, and reliance on CMN corporate partner campaigns.
• Cook Children's Health Foundation: Fort Worth-based foundation supporting Cook Children's, a CMN-affiliated pediatric health system serving North Texas. Closely comparable peer given geographic proximity in Texas, similar CMN corporate partner structure, and overlapping donor base.
• University Medical Center Foundation of El Paso: Sister foundation to El Paso Children's Hospital Foundation under the El Paso County Hospital District; shares board members and operates in the same local donor pool. Closest possible peer given shared governance, geographic overlap, and overlapping donor/corporate partner base.
• Dell Children's Medical Center Foundation: Foundation supporting Dell Children's Medical Center in Austin, a CMN-affiliated pediatric hospital. Comparable peer: same Texas-based CMN children's hospital model, similar reliance on corporate partners and individual giving.

Others

• Children's Miracle Network Hospitals: Parent network/affiliation of El Paso Children's Hospital Foundation and 170 member hospitals across the U.S. and Canada. Comparable as the umbrella organization that defines the fundraising structure, partner programs (Walmart, Panda Express, Costco, Extra Life, Radiothon), and brand that the foundation operates within.

Broad incumbents

• Children's Hospital of Los Angeles Foundation: Foundation supporting Children's Hospital Los Angeles, a major CMN-affiliated pediatric hospital. Larger incumbent operating in the same CMN-affiliated children's hospital foundation category, but with a national scope and a much larger fundraising operation.

Regional players

• Make-A-Wish Foundation (El Paso & Southern New Mexico): Adjacent children's charity operating in the same El Paso region with overlapping individual donors, corporate sponsors, and event-driven fundraising. Comparable as a regional children's nonprofit competitor for the same philanthropic dollar in the El Paso market.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• Instagraminstagram.com/epch_foundation

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles14 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds5 records

Investors4 records

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